Fr. Parker grew up in Woodland Hills, where St. Bernardine of Siena was his family parish. He graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory and then from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Theology and Political Science. He also worked for the Disney Company for many years, in retail operations and human resources. Following his formation at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2015. Fr. Parker’s first assignment was at Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights.
Currently, Fr. Parker is the Vice-Chancellor and Senior Director of the Ministerial Services of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.